Topic: A pro-Trump rally ended up with a man getting beaten with a ‘Make America Great Again’ sign
Donald J. Trump !Ep8pui8Vw2 started this discussion 9 years ago #61,128
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/03/26/a-pro-trump-rally-ended-up-with-a-man-getting-beaten-with-a-make-america-great-again-sign/The video detailed the violence: One man was held down to the ground and punched and hit in the face with pepper spray. Later, another man was hit over the head again and again with a “Make America Great Again” sign.
“I hit him five times with the flag over his head,” said Travis Guenther, calling it retaliation because the man allegedly had used pepper spray on Guenther’s wife. He could be seen yelling at the man while being detained by law enforcement officials.
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But on Saturday in California, a group of counterprotesters — some were from the local socialist party, according to KABC — decided to form a human wall, blocking the larger mass.
The video makes it hard to see what sparked individual violent incidents. At one point, two men began punching each other. A woman was hit in the face in the scuffle, further angering people. As that was going on, someone released a mist of pepper spray, and people in the dense crowd started coughing and rubbing their eyes.
Then, the mood of the rally soured, according to the video. Someone spied a counterprotester and yelled, “Get him.” Two men tackled him to the ground, one throwing fists, another spraying mace.
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Despite all the violence, there were also scenes of unity, according to news reports. Some protesters and Trump supporters were seen having civil discussions after the arrest, and even hugging.
“I hit him five times with the flag over his head,” said Travis Guenther, calling it retaliation because the man allegedly had used pepper spray on Guenther’s wife. He could be seen yelling at the man while being detained by law enforcement officials.
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But on Saturday in California, a group of counterprotesters — some were from the local socialist party, according to KABC — decided to form a human wall, blocking the larger mass.
The video makes it hard to see what sparked individual violent incidents. At one point, two men began punching each other. A woman was hit in the face in the scuffle, further angering people. As that was going on, someone released a mist of pepper spray, and people in the dense crowd started coughing and rubbing their eyes.
Then, the mood of the rally soured, according to the video. Someone spied a counterprotester and yelled, “Get him.” Two men tackled him to the ground, one throwing fists, another spraying mace.
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Despite all the violence, there were also scenes of unity, according to news reports. Some protesters and Trump supporters were seen having civil discussions after the arrest, and even hugging.
Donald J. Trump !Ep8pui8Vw2 (OP) double-posted this 9 years ago, 5 minutes later[^] [v] #773,848
Doves were released at the "Make America Great Again" march in Huntington Beach to symbolize peace, but at one point, the event saw a clash between some pro-Trump marchers and demonstrators.http://www.ocregister.com/articles/march-747576-trump-beach.html
Donald J. Trump !Ep8pui8Vw2 (OP) triple-posted this 9 years ago, 47 seconds later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #773,849
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Trump supporter Mick White of Fullerton rescues a Donald Trump effigy he found face-down in the sand after the march turned violent.Donald J. Trump !Ep8pui8Vw2 (OP) quintuple-posted this 9 years ago, 2 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #773,851
Liz McCright of Winchester drove two hours to participate in the march: "I'm not worried about Russia and all that controversy because it's all fake news spread by the Democrats to take the attention away from real issues," she said. "I don't trust Comey or the media. I just trust the president who gave up a beautiful life to do a horrible job. I wouldn't be here if I thought he was a fake or a phony."Meta joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 22 minutes later, 33 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #773,853
Trump supporters are so violent. Can you believe that guy retaliated after his wife was pepper sprayed?
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 22 minutes later, 55 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #773,858
@previous (Meta)
> Trump supporters are so violent. Can you believe that guy retaliated after his wife was pepper sprayed?
she obviously hasn't been pepper sprayed in the first photo yet
> Trump supporters are so violent. Can you believe that guy retaliated after his wife was pepper sprayed?
she obviously hasn't been pepper sprayed in the first photo yet
Meta replied with this 9 years ago, 3 minutes later, 58 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #773,864
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Trump's inbred, toothless, hillbilly supporters are naturally prone to violence. It is in their DNA.Meta replied with this 9 years ago, 8 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #773,866
@previous (D)
> Trump's inbred, toothless, hillbilly supporters are naturally prone to violence. It is in their DNA.
My parents came from almost opposite sides of America, I have 32 teeth, don't live anywhere near a hill, and I've never hurt anyone.
> Trump's inbred, toothless, hillbilly supporters are naturally prone to violence. It is in their DNA.
My parents came from almost opposite sides of America, I have 32 teeth, don't live anywhere near a hill, and I've never hurt anyone.
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maybe Scientology should set up a booth there -- such gullibility is crying out for being taken advantage of
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Antifa are worse.
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LOL Glad I didn't go downtown yesterday.
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 9 years ago, 4 hours later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #773,946
I wish I could have gone to the rally in Nashville several days ago..
I think Trump is A#1..
I think Trump is A#1..
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i love 2 kill!!!
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trump could use a hair cut